Mask Item Number: D3.189 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

False face mask with a plain wooden surface.

History Of Use

False Face masks are used in healing rituals by a False Face Society.

Narrative

Removed from display in 1997. Empowered false face masks are considered to be culturally sensitive in that they would not normally be viewed outside of their particular ceremonial setting and are not for public display.